S410 What is error E18? Installed new battery and receive loud noise and E18? Worth fixing or buy a new camera?

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The E18 error happens on Canon cameras usually when the lens is jammed when extending. The error is so (in)famous that it has it own website where you can find help and advice on how to fix it. You can view the site by clicking the link underlined in blue below:

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